Ray Bentley - Acts 1:12 - 2:4
Notes: https://maranathachapel.org/s/ActsNotes071920.pdf
It is time to pray as never before! Prayer played a significant role in the story of the early Church as recorded in the book of Acts. They prayed for guidance in making decisions, for courage to witness for Christ. Prayer was a part of the daily life of the Church. In almost every chapter of the book of Acts you will find a reference to prayer. Prayer releases the Power of God! As we wait on the Lord for every decision, we can't limit God to our choices. Fifty days after the resurrection, the roar and the fire of the Holy Spirit fell upon the Church. The purity and power of the Holy Spirit brought the Spirit of God as breath blowing over the waters at creation; as breath blowing life into newly created man; as breath moving over the dry bones of Israel bringing them to life again. Fire is purification, as a refiner uses fire to make pure gold, or burn away the temporary, leaving only what will last. Power and Purity!
Ray Bentley, Acts 2:5-47
Supernatural phenomena accompanied the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the Church as they celebrated Pentecost: A sound like a rushing mighty wind. Divided tongues of fire above the followers’ heads. Speaking in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance. Peter s...
Ray Bentley, ACTS 3:1-10
The emphasis in the book of Acts is on the Name of the Lord Jesus. A name implies much more than ID. It carries with it Authority, Reputation and Power!
The healing of a lame man is the first recorded miracle through the Believers, the Church. Peter exercised his faith an...
Ray Bentley, Acts 3:9-26, August 30, 2020
Always take advantage of answered prayers or miracles to preach Jesus. When the lame man was healed on Solomon's Porch, and the people were amazed, Peter asked, "Why does this surprise you? Why do you stare at us as if by our own power or godliness we ha...
